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False News

Dec. 5, 2016 It has always existed, but never has been particularly effective.

South America: A Different View of Internationalism

Dec. 2, 2016 In many ways, South America remains an outsider looking in.

The Fallout from Saudi Arabia’s Economic Downslide

Dec. 1, 2016 The kingdom could face challenges due to economic strains and plunging oil prices.

OPEC’s Prisoner’s Dilemma

Dec. 1, 2016 OPEC countries have an agreement on production, but will they abide by it?

Anomalies in Russia

Nov. 30, 2016 Are Russia’s banks failing or recovering?

Nationalism, Internationalism and New Politics

Nov. 30, 2016 A new political dichotomy is replacing the old left vs. right divide.

A Tale of Two Economies: Russia and the US

Nov. 29, 2016 Regionalization can reveal much about countries’ economic structure and relative power.

Fidel Castro

Nov. 28, 2016 His image as a revolutionary is built more on myth than reality.

Islam and Terrorism

Nov. 28, 2016 Clarity in defining the enemy is essential to waging war.

The Heart of the US-Mexico Borderland

Nov. 25, 2016 Looking at the evolution of Texas as a borderland reveals underlying tensions between the two countries.

Mosul Battle to Continue Well into 2017

Nov. 24, 2016 The offensive to retake Mosul is not progressing as well as the media is depicting.

Funding the Rebels in Myanmar

Nov. 23, 2016 The Chinese government is allowing domestic fundraising for Myanmar rebel fighters.

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